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	Maine Government Links

	State of Maine Homepage Official website of the Maine state government offering information and online services, answers to common questions, and more. List of Governmental Agencies Listing of all Maine governmental agencies, their contact information and web pages. Maine House of Representatives Official website of the Maine state House of Representatives. Maine State Senate Official website of the Maine state Senate. Maine Constitution and Statutes Publications of the Maine State Legislature including the state constitution, statutes, and laws.



	Legislator Related Links

	Maine State Senators Listed by Town 122nd Maine Senate District Directory for use with legislator searches by town. Maine State Senators E-Mail List 122nd Maine Senate E-Mail Directory Maine State Representatives Listed by Town 122nd Maine House District Directory for use with legislator searches by town. Maine State Representatives E-Mail List 122nd Maine House E-Mail Directory U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe, Republican 154 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510-1903 (202) 224-5344 U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Republican 172 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-2523 U.S. Representative Thomas H. Allen, Democrat U.S. House of Representatives, 1717 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-6116 Representative Michael Michaud, Democrat U.S. House of Representatives, 437 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-6306



	Finance & Development Links

	Maine Department of Economic & Community Development DECD serves as the umbrella organization to the offices of Tourism, Business Development, the International Trade Center, Community Development, Film and Innovation and Science. Maine Development Foundation The Maine Development Foundation (MDF) drives sustainable, long-term economic growth for Maine. MDF stimulates new ideas, develops leaders, and provides common ground for solving problems and advancing issues. Maine Downtown Center The Maine Downtown Center is a program of the Maine Development Foundation devoted to fostering new vitality at the heart of Maine Communities. US Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) The Finance Authority of Maine provides access to innovative financial solutions to help Maine citizens pursue business and higher educational opportunities. Maine & Company Maine Company is a private, non-profit corporation whose staff provides free and confidential services to companies locating to or growing in Maine. Services include real estate site searches, data collection and analysis, incentives identification and valuation, site visit coordination, and financing coordination. All Maine Chambers of Commerce A complete listing of Maine's Chambers of Commerce. Maine Chamber & Business Alliance As the state’s most influential business advocate, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce works to ensure a business climate in which Maine State Chamber members, large and small, can compete successfully in the local, regional, national, and world marketplaces. Maine Public Service Company - Economic Development The primary goal of Maine Public Service Company, as an investor-owned transmission and distribution company, is to transmit reliable, economical electric power to Northern Maine. The Company serves energy to approximately 35,000 retail customers in a 3,600 square mile area.



	Planning Organizations

	Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation Committee (PACTS) The Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation Committee (PACTS) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Portland, Maine region. It was established to improve the coordination of transportation planning and investment decisions by state, municipal and public transportation organizations.



	Demographic Information

	US Census Bureau The Census Bureau serves as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy.



	Maine Media Links

	All Maine Newspapers Portland Press Herald MaineBizMagazine LewistonSun Journal The Ellsworth American The Franklin Journal Bangor Daily News Times Record York County Coast Star Journal Tribune Waterville Morning Sentinel Kennebec Journal Maine Business Online



	Other Links

	Maine Indoor Air Quality Council The Maine Indoor Air Quality Council is an interdisciplinary cooperative of professionals formed in 1998 to promote the improvement of all indoor air environments in the state. The Council operates according to the principle that understanding indoor air quality requires a multi-dimensional approach. Consequently, the Council and its Board brings together diverse professionals from the medical, technical and policy arenas to work towards a common goal. Maine.info Use Maine Info to map lodging, restaurants and events around Maine, to find what's happening in Maine, and to explore all about Maine travel and living. Maine Chapter of the Appraisal Institute Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the Appraisal Institute is regarded nation-wide as the premier professional organization of real estate appraisers. Their 22,000 members nationwide are recognized nationally for their depth of experience, education, understanding, and knowledge of real estate valuation.

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